Recent News

As your local water and sewer provider, we strive to keep you continually updated on all matters related to your water and sewer service. If you do not find the information you need, please contact our office and we will gladly assist you!

PRESS RELEASE RESPONSE

Please see the below statement from the Clearlake Oaks County Water District in response to current and future press releases:

On July 25, 2023, the  District's Board of Directors approved a...

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EMERGENCY AFTER HOURS

We upgraded our phone system! If you have an after hours emergency or need to report a water leak and/or a sewer spill dial (707) 998-3322 and dial 9.

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SYSTEM UPGRADE

We will be conducting a phone system upgrade on July 13, 2023 that will last during the hours of 8:00 AM- 3:30 PM. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, please bare with us as we...

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NOTICE OF VACANCY

June 1, 2023

From:  Olivia Mann

This notice is to announce one vacancy on the Clearlake Oaks County Water District Board of Directors.  The District is accepting applications to fill the seat of...

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SYSTEM UPGRADE

The District will be conducting a lengthy system upgrade on 05/18/2023, we will be unable to process payments or access account information. This upgrade should be complete by end of day. We...

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Cyanotoxins

There have been a lot of questions regarding the drinking water pulled from Clear Lake.  The private intake pumps and some wells do not have the proper filtering system required to remove...

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Water Outage Notice

As many of  you know the water district is perfoming mulitple upgrades/repairs to the system.  This is actually good news, however, planned water outages for most people are not.  The District...

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Safe Drinking Water

On September 16, 2021, at 8:40 p.m. a nixle was sent out from the Lake County's Public Health Officer, Gary Pace, stating that people on private water systems should stop drinking their water...

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Update on Water Quality - Taste and Odor

Recent fires, main breaks, and a lack of conserving water has forced the District to temporarily take the GAC filters off line in an attempt to allow faster recovery in our holding tanks. ...

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Water Quality

There has been an escalated amount of speculation regarding the water quality for Clearlake Oaks.  Please be assured that the treated water is safe to drink and that the public will be...

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WATER DEMAND

ALERT!!! Everyone must start conserving water immediately. With low lake levels producing very poor water qualilty, the treatment of water is taking much longer and cannot keep up with the...

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Water Conservation Stage 2

The Board voted at our Regular Meeting held on May 20, 2021, to initiate Stage 2 of our Water Conversation Policy.  Please read below.

Stage 2 – Water Shortage Warning

Stage 2 is a condition...

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A Definite Drought!!!

As most of you know by now, the lake level is extremely low for this time of year and water conservation is the topic for this summer.  CLOCWD is asking everyone to be cautious of every drop of...

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PLEASE CONSERVE WATER

With extreme temperatures and higher water usage, the water plant is having difficulties meeting the demands. PLEASE CONSERVE WATER - EVERY DROP COUNTS

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Cancellation of Board Meeting

The Regular Board Meeting of Clearlake Oaks County Water District that was to be held on August 20, 2020, was canceled due to fire evacuation orders in Lake County.  This meeting will be...

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Huge Water Consumption

Hello Everyone, once again I am asking the community to pull together and conserve water as much as possible.  With the heat wave, people staying home, everyone growing gardens this year, both for...

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Water Conservation

The District is no longer selling bulk water, so there should be no water trucks filling up at our hydrants.  If you see a truck at a hydrant, please take note of location and truck (if possible)...

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Vac-Con for Sale

The District is selling a 1994 Ford Vac-Con, VIN # 1FDYR82E9RVA38144.  Selling as is for $2,500.00.  Payment can be made at the Administration Office located at 12952 E. Hwy. 20, Clearlake Oaks,...

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We are Open

The lobby is now open agian Monday through Wednesdays 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.  The District does ask that people wear masks if possible and keep the lobby to one customer at a time.  We would like to...

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Coronavirus Update

Until further notice the lobby will be closed to the public.  No cash payments will be accepted, however, on line payments can be made 24 hours per day at clocwd.org or by calling our telephone...

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Toilet Paper Shortage

With the toilet paper shortage that some people are facing, please remember that rags, paper towels, "flushable rags", baby wipes, napkins, etc. ARE NOT flushable and will cause a sewer back up. ...

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Lead and Copper Sampling

I would like to take a minute to explain in depth about the letter you received from the District regarding the 2019 Lead and Copper Sampling, or the lack thereof.  Lead and Copper is one of...

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11/20/19 PSPS

Well, it looks like Clearlake Oaks will dodge a bullet for the next PSPS scheduled for 11/20/19. However,  plans can always change, so if we do lose power, please remember to conserve every drop...

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PG&E Outages

First, the District would like to thank everyone for doing such a great job on conserving water during the first power outage.  Unfortunately, with another planned power outage starting tomorrow,...

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PG&E Outages

With the PG&E planned outages, the District is asking everyone to conserve every drop of water.  Strict conservaton must be observed or the District will run out of water.  Absolutely no outdoor...

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Flushing Sewer Lines

On Friday, September 6, starting at 7:00 a.m. the District will have sub-contractors working on Keys Blvd at Lift Station 9. Please expect to see pumper trucks most of the day.  In addition, they...

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Online Payment Portal

While transitioning to a new billing software, we have experienced multiple system errors with our online payment portal. We apologize for this inconvenience and are working dilligently to have it...

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Back Up Generators

The District will strive to do their best and continue to provide water and sewer during a PG&E outage, but we can't do it without you.  It is imperative that everyone conserve every drop of water...

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PG&E Outages

Please be assured that the Clearlake Oaks County Water District will continue to serve water during PG&E outages

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Construction at 589 Keys Boulevard

Clearlake Oaks County Water District is excited to announce that construction on our new Lift Station 7 will be starting within the next two (2) weeks. T & S Construction has been awarded the bid...

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Now Hiring

-CLOSED-

The District is now accepting applications for the position of Utility Technician.  Please download the employement application from the forms tab and turn into the Administration Office...

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Fun Fact

What is the Rumsey Scale?  In 1872, a pioneer named Captain Rumsey established the low point of the Grigsby Riffle Sill, a rock ledge located at the confluence of Cache and Siegler creeks in Lower...

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Vehicle Surplus

The District has multiple vehicles that will be up for surplus the week of March 18th.  This District will be accepting sealed bids Monday, March 18th until Friday March 22nd at 10 a.m.  When...

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Now Hiring

The Distict is now accepting job applications for Distribution and Collection Operators and Waste Operators.  Please down load an application from Forms & Reports and turn it in at the...

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Be Careful What You Flush

This is a frielndly reminder to be careful what you flush into our sewer system.  The pump in Lift Station 7 has been blocked with rags/towels several times in the past month.  Even "flushable...

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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

To view flyer, go to News & Notices, then Public Notices, then click on link.

The public is invited to a ribbon cutting ceremony in celebration of our new clarifier. This project was five years...

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NEW OFFICE HOURS

This is a friendly reminder that our office will be closed to the public on Thursdays and Fridays starting November 1st.  Payments can still be made at the drop box in the parking lot and of...

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Backhoe Surplus

The District will be surplusing their 1986 V-7 John Deere Backhoe.  Bids can be dropped off at the Administation builiding at 12952 E. Hwy 20 in Clearlake Oaks.  The bids will be opened October...

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NEW OFFICE HOURS

Starting November 1, 2018, the new office hours will be Monday through Wednesdays 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m, and will be closed to the public on Thursdays and Fridays. We apologize for the inconvenience...

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Help Stop Water Theft

Private water trucks are taking water from District hydrants and telling people they are working for Cal-Fire.  This is not true, they are stealing water.  Water trucks are to use the metered fire...

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USDA Twitter Feed on New Clarifier for CLOCWD

Click on the below link to read the USDA's twitter feed on Clearlake Oaks County Water District receiving money for the new clarifier at the sewer plant.  Thank you USDA!!!

 

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DISTRICT DRINKING WATER IS SAFE FROM CYANOTOXIN

DISTRICT DRINKING WATER IS SAFE FROM CYANOTOXIN


The Clearlake Oaks County Water District is actively participating in a monitoring program at our Water Treatment plant for both our raw and...

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Summer Heat

With the Sidewalk Project progressing, Clearlake Oaks County Water District would ike to ensure all our rate payers that the fire hydrants are still in working condition.  With this being said, we...

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New Board of Director

Clearlake Oaks County Water District would like to welcome Barbara Higman as the new appointed Director of the Board.  Barbara was appointed to fill the vacancy left by Judy Heeszel, which will...

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BOARD VACANCY / CLOSED

THE BOARD OF CLOCWD WOULD LIKE TO ANNOUCE A VACANCY ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.  APPLICATIONS CAN BE PICKED UP AT THE ADMINISTRATION OFFICE

PLEASE GO TO NEWS AND NOTICES TAB 

SCROLL DOWN TO BOARD...

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Now Hiring

The District is currently accepting applications for the position of Customer Service Rep I.  Please download an employement application and job description from the above Forms and Reports tab or...

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Everglade Construction

Happy Holidays Everyone!!

The update on the construction for Everglade will begin January 2, 2018.

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New Look for Monthly Bills

The District will no longer be using postcard format for monthly bills.  The bills will now be sent out on 8 1/2 x 11 paper with clearer explanations of what exactly you are getting billed for. ...

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NO BOIL WATER NOTICE

HELLO EVERYONE,  JUST TO CORRECT THE RUMOR MILL, CLOCWD IS NOT UNDER A BOIL WATER NOTICE.  IF AND WHEN WE ARE UNDER A BOIL WATER NOTICE, DOOR HANGERS AND ALERTS WILL BE SENT OUT.  AS OF TODAY,...

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Surplus Pipe

The District has a surplus of approx. 500 ft of 4" C900 Class 150 pipe for sale.  Call the Administrative Office at 998-3322 if interested.

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Lift Station 7

The pumps for Lift Station 7 was successfully installed.  Thank you to everyone for your understanding and patience.  Hope everyone has an amazing day.

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Annual Rate Increase

Per Ordinance 81 the yearly rate increase is here. You will see this on your July billing statement. If you have questions, please call the office. We are happy to help!

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LIft Station 7

Everyone that has to drive Keys Blvd will be happy to hear that the pumps are tentatively scheduled to be replaced on July 25th.  This means no more above ground pumps and no more lane closures. ...

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Now Hiring

The District is currently hiring for a T-2 and T-3. 

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SUMMER TIME

The beautiful warm summer months are upon us and even though California had a very plentiful winter, it is all our jobs to conserve water, every drop counts.

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Memorial Day

We will be closed Monday, May 29, for Memorial Day.  Hope everyone has a safe and amazing weekend!

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THANK YOU!

The above pipe on Everglade has been removed!!  The District would like to send out a huge thank you to everyone for their patience and understanding during this time.  The two trash pumps will...

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Accepting Applications

Now Hiring:  Operator I / II (Distribution and Collection Dept)

                   Operator in Training (OIT) Waste I / II

 

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Hiring: Customer Service Rep I

Please go to Employment tab for details

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NOTICE OF VACANCY CLEARLAKE OAKS COUNTY WATER DISTRICT

February 23, 2017

From: Dianna Mann

This notice is to announce two vacancies on the Clearlake Oaks County Water District Board of Directors. The District is taking applications to fill the seat...

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Warning

Warning! Sewage contamination - Avoid ALL contact with SURFACE WATER

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Emergency request for water conservation

2/12/17 EMERGENCY REQUEST FOR WATER CONSERVATION

Due to the very high lake level our sewer system is unable to keep up. We need all customers to conserve water use for approximately the next 3-4...

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2016 Consumer Confidence Report Available

Please view our "Water Quality" tab to view the 2016 Consumer Confidence Report. http://www.clocwd.org/water-quality-report

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2015 Consumer Confidence Report Available

Please view our Water Quality tab to view the 2015 Consumer Confidence Report.http://www.clocwd.org/water-quality-report

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Water Conservation

As per District Resolution No. 14-15 adopted September 18th, 2014 "as per State requirement all Consumers within Clearlake Oaks County Water District boundaries, limit outdoor irrigation of...

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Election Results

Director, Clearlake Oaks
County Water District
Vote For: 3
Completed Precincts: 3 of 3 - PRELIMINARY RESULTS
  Vote Count Percentage
KARL L. HOSIER 197 Read More

Board Vacancies for the 2015 Election

The following Board of Director positions will be up for Election on the 2015 Ballot:

Three (3) four-year terms and one (1) two-year unexpired term.

The time to file is between July 13, and...

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Clearlake Oaks County Water District Launches a Brand New Website!

We are excited to announce that our new website has launched and includes all the information our community needs related to their water service.  Check back often, as we will be adding...

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